Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Gargax hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has wavy white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Carrie liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Carrie never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Coral (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She has moderate length cinnamon fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people.

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a Carpenter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy auburn hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp.